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Khayree Lilly is a poet whose work centers on identity and survival, shaped by personal rejection and renewed purpose. In this interview, Lilly discusses her responsibility to present and future generations. What moments or experiences first led you to write poetry centered on the Black experience? When Oprah Winfrey rejected my book. I sent her…
Publicists and communications professionals are invited to a live discussion with iconic publicist Anje Pearson, based on her new book, “PR Is Dead.” The event held on March 26th at 6 pm CST will explore how traditional public relations strategies are evolving and why media visibility no longer guarantees measurable business results. The session will…
A March 2026 docuseries is drawing attention to allegations of racism and workplace misconduct raised by Claudia Jordan about her time on “The Price Is Right.” Jordan, a former model on the long-running game show, is among several voices featured in the E! docuseries “Dirty Rotten Scandals.” In the program, she describes what she said…
Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group The Roots and Live Nation Urban announced the 2026 installment of Roots Picnic, a two-day festival set for May 30-31 at the Belmont Plateau. Presale tickets are available. General ticket sales begin March 17 at 10 a.m. Eastern. The May 30 lineup features Jay-Z headlining, marking his first performance with The…
Letitia James issued a consumer alert Friday, reminding residents that retail stores and food businesses across the state must now accept cash payments under a new law taking effect March 21. The law makes it illegal for most retail establishments to refuse cash for goods or services, aligning statewide policy with a New York City…
Rising singer-songwriter Chelsea Jordan has released her new EP better late than not at all via Arista Records, marking a defining moment in her emerging career. The six-track project captures a period of emotional transition as Jordan reflects on heartbreak, revisits past relationships, and looks ahead with cautious optimism. The EP serves as a cohesive…
Naomi Sharon releases the official video for her new single, “Miss That,” pairing her sound with a choreography-led performance. Directed by Zac Dov Wiesel, the video focuses on movement. It highlights a side of Sharon that comes from her background in performance. Before music, she trained at the Academy of Theatre and Dance and performed…
New York Attorney General Letitia James said she is leading a multistate coalition in a legal challenge to the Trump administration’s repeal of a key climate finding. The petition, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, targets the rollback of the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 endangerment finding. That finding…